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Signs

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.71

h-Index

2024-2025

 89

Rank

2024-2025

 5544

SJR

2024-2025

 0.917

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Signs
Abbreviation Signs
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1)
h-index 89
Overall Rank/Ranking 5544
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.917
Impact Score 1.71
Publisher University of Chicago Press
Country United States
ISSN 15456943, 00979740
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1979, 1985-1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998-2024




About Signs


Signs is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Signs is 5544. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.917. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 89. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Signs journal is 15456943, 00979740. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Signs is cited by a total of 288 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Signs Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Signs is 1.71, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Signs IF is increased by a factor of 0.15 and approximate percentage change is 9.62% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Signs Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Signs is 1.71. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Signs. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.71
2023 1.56
2022 1.78
2021 2.08
2020 2.25
2019 1.14
2018 0.98
2017 0.92
2016 0.93
2015 2.49
2014 2.00

Signs h-index


  Table Setting

Signs has an h-index of 89. It means 89 articles of this journal have more than 89 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Signs ISSN


The ISSN of Signs is 15456943, 00979740. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Signs Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Signs is 5544. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.917. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Signs by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.917
2023 0.548
2022 1.128
2021 0.824
2020 0.976
2019 0.680
2018 0.269
2017 0.660
2016 1.103
2015 0.889
2014 0.976

Ranking of Signs by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5544
2023 9882
2022 3436
2021 5499
2020 4533
2019 7179
2018 14803
2017 7148
2016 3799
2015 5193
2014 4497

Signs Publisher


Table Setting

Signs is published by University of Chicago Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1979, 1985-1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Signs is Signs. This abbreviation ('Signs') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Signs


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Signs?

Signs latest impact IF is 1.71. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.49 (2015) and 0.92 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.62 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Signs?

The Signs has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.917, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.128 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.269 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Signs over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.62.


What's the latest h-index of the Signs?

The latest h-index of the Signs is 89.


Who's the publisher of the Signs?

The Signs is published by the University of Chicago Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Signs?

The Signs is currently ranked 5544 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3436 in 2022 and its lowest position of 14803 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Signs?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Signs is Signs.


Is the "Signs" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Signs is classified as a journal that the University of Chicago Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Signs?

The Signs encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Gender Studies

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Signs?

The Signs is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15456943, 00979740.


What's the best quartile of the Signs?

The best quartile for the Signs is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Signs?

The Signs coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1979, 1985-1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 1998-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Signs

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.71
2023 1.56
2022 1.78
2021 2.08
2020 2.25
2019 1.14
2018 0.98
2017 0.92
2016 0.93
2015 2.49
2014 2.00



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